Jeremiah 29:11
Federation of West Virginia Republican Women's Clubs Affiliated with the National Federation of Republican Women
Monday, December 30, 2013
Monday, December 23, 2013
Merry Christmas
This Christmas may you experience the simplicity, peace and genuine joy only Christ brings.
Merry Christmas
Psalm 73:1
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
He's back for a FREE 2 night seminar!
Monday and Tuesday night, December 16th and 17th the Jackson County Republican Women have Loren Spivack, Boston Economist and author coming back to do his 2 night seminar. FREE! It will be at McCoys 6-9:30pm so people can attend after work.
He will discuss the FED, stimulus and the future of the
economy and why the financial bubble we're in, like the tech bubble of the 80s won't last...and much more. Please share this with others as this will be a worthwhile event.
Questions? Contact Carol Pickron at 304.838.6652
Monday, December 2, 2013
Charlotte Lane for Congress-2nd District
Charlotte Lane
Charlotte is a native West Virginian and a proven Republican leader who puts the priorities of West Virginians first. She is a candidate focused on promoting West Virginia's energy resources and bringing jobs back to our state.
Charlotte Lane Background Info:
- Native West Virginian
- Undergraduate at Marshall University and a law degree from West Virginia University
- Served in the House of Delegates and learned the importance of listening to constituents, hard work on their behalf and the Republican ideal of small government
- Served on the Public Service Commission of West Virginia, where Charlotte focused on improving the local infrastructure for West Virginians in need
- Appointed by President George W. Bush to the U.S. International Trade Commission to stand up for West Virginia's jobs by fighting China's unfair trade practices
Join her team!
Find her on Facebook
304.460.5840
P.O. Box 11791
Charleston, WV 25339
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Sunday, November 17, 2013
W.V.F.R.W. Biennial follow up
W.V.F.R.W. President, Gladys Lemley
W.V.F.R.W. Lady Ambassadors
W.Va. Republican Women of the Year
N.F.R.W. -W.V.F.R.W. Member with Most Volunteer Hours - Lynn Staton, Gateway R.W.
N.F.R.W. Gold Award - Putnam Co. R.W.
N.F.R.W. Silver Award - Jackson Co. R.W. & Huntington Cabell R.W.
N.F.R.W. Bronze Award - Gateway R.W. & Wood Co. R.W.
Charlotte Lane, Candidate for U.S. Congress (2nd Congressional District)
Rebecca Trump, Field Rep for Shelley M. Capito, Candidate for U.S. Senate
Kelly Pickron, W.V.F.R.W. Delegate at Large @ N.F.R.W. Biennial Convention
Rachel Polen, W.V. Page @ N.F.R.W. Biennial Convention
Sen. Donna Boley, 3rd Senatorial District, W.Va.
Melody Potter, W.V. National Committee Woman
Ward Wyatt, W.V. G.O.P. Executive Director
Republican Women from all over West Virginia gathered together to promote, plan and prepare for the future of our great state! Promoting conservative values is always primary for our organization and seek to work through local clubs to make a difference in our communities. We are planning for a successful election in 2014 by getting Shelley M. Capito elected to the U.S. Senate, which will break new ground for women in that arena. We're preparing for new officers to come on board at the federal, state and some local clubs' level to begin moving forward in leadership, communication, membership and vision.
The W.V.F.R.W. Spring Board will be hosted by Jackson County Republican Women so stay tuned to the blog for information as it becomes available.
For info and photos from the gathering on Friday night, October 18, 2013 visit here!
The W.V.F.R.W. Spring Board will be hosted by Jackson County Republican Women so stay tuned to the blog for information as it becomes available.
For info and photos from the gathering on Friday night, October 18, 2013 visit here!
Friday, November 15, 2013
N.F.R.W. 37th Biennial follow-up
Carol Pickron, Jackson County R.W. President
Contributed by Guest Writer, Carol Pickron
What a wonderful weekend! The N.F.R.W. Convention
was held at the Galt House in Louisville, Kentucky September 19-22, 2013.
We had amazing speakers, great food, wonderful sightseeing, and an awesome time
getting together with Republican Women from all over the country.
This was a Convention of firsts for me,
first Biennial, first trip to Louisville, first mother daughter trip with my
eldest and my first horse race. We arrived early which allowed us an extra day
of sightseeing, the Memphis Belle riverboat was a treat and so was Louisville’s
famed Derby Pie that was dessert. The trolley and boutiques were excellent and
the Bistro restaurant has made my list of places to eat again. When the convention began it was nice to have
so many options for training. The
Leadership seminar was worth the trip alone.
Deb Soffield, the speaking coach offered so much useful advice and was
one of the most informative sessions I attended.
Opening ceremonies and the first official
day’s events offered speeches from Senator Mitch McConnell, his wife former US
Labor Secretary Elaine Chao, R.N.C. Co-Chair Sharon Day, psychologist Timothy
Daughtry and conservative film maker and author Dinesh D’Souza. Mr. D’Souza was especially appealing to
me. I love the American Dream and his
story is such a testament to all that America has to offer. His perspective on
how the liberal agenda is eroding our great nation and changing our place in
history and everything he is doing personally to change that is inspiring.
There we many break out session s where we
could learn how to better our clubs and state organizations with speakers on
fundraising, winning the 2014 elections, media and social networking and
membership retention.
The evening festivities at Churchill Downs
were a wonderful way to meet some of the ladies from across the country. Never having been to a horse race I was eager
to place a bet (I even won, albeit 4 dollars) the banquet room was packed,
Derby hats were everywhere, and there was a special N.F.R.W. race held in our
honor. It was wonderful evening of
conversation and camaraderie.
The new slate of officers was voted on the
next day as well as a series of resolutions. Special presentations were made to
clubs and states for outstanding achievements. There were concessions and
novelties, auctions and authors, meetings and people to meet. Truly, I was so
glad to be there and be a Republican Woman.
Monday, November 11, 2013
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Jackson Co. Republican Women - Event in Ripley!
J.C.R.W. invite you to join us for an evening with conservative author Loren Spivack! November 7th at 6pm with a meet and greet book signing afterwards.
Mr. Spivack has spoken on Economic Literacy across our great nation however this is his FIRST trip to WV. Please join us for a great evening at McCoys Conference Center just off I-77 exit 138 in Ripley.
The evening and refreshments are free, donations are appreciated. For more information contact:jacksongopwomen@gmail.com or 304.838.6652
His “Free Market Warrior” store was expelled from Concord Mills Mall in North Carolina in July of 2009 for selling material critical of the Obama Administration. (Mall owners, Simon Property Group, are major Democratic donors.) Since then Loren has devoted his time to teaching conservative groups about free market economics. So far, Spivack has delivered his famous seminar on “Economic Literacy” to over 200 groups in 20 states.
Spivack is also the author of “The New Democrat” a parody history of the Obama administration, based on a famous children's book. With pitch-perfect rhyme and clever illustrations, "The New Democrat” transforms the political personalities of our times into cartoon characters in a conservative morality play.
Spivack's second book “The Gorax” is an anti-environmentalism/pro capitalism parody starring Al Gore and presenting his movement as a threat to American freedom and standard of living. Along the way, Spivack takes well aimed shots at everything from “The Feds” to the teachers unions.
Friday, August 30, 2013
W.V.F.R.W. 40TH BIENNIAL
On Saturday, October 19, 2013 the historic Blennerhassett Hotel located in downtown Parkersburg, West Virginia, will host the members of the West Virginia Federation of Republican Women for their 40th Biennial. The Wood County Republican Women are the host club.
Items of interest:
Registration fee: $40.00 (payable to W.C.R.W.)includes lunch & meeting
Mail Registration to: Phyllis Morris, 1540 Willoughby Drive, Parkersburg, WV 26101 by Saturday, October 12, 2013 to ensure meal count. No walk-ins for meals.
Reservations for lodging at: Blennerhassett Hotel, 320 Market Street, 800-262-2536 or 304-422-3131. Rooms listed under "WVFRW." Reservations must be made by September 18, 2013.
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Sunday, June 30, 2013
National Federation of Republican Women 37th Biennial Convention
"Diamonds Are FOREVER"
September 19-22, 2013
Louisville, Kentucky
Celebrating 75 Years of Brilliance
For more information CLICK HERE
The 37th Biennial Convention will be held at the Galt House Hotel located in the heart of downtown Louisville on the Ohio River. On Thursday, September 19, the Kentucky F.R.W. is hosting a "Lincoln Heritage Tour" featuring the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln, the Lincoln Museum, and Maker's Mark Distillery for $55/person. To register for this tour Click here. This tour is separate from the official convention registration.
The Galt House, through Mint Julep Tours, can also arrange tours for you. If you would like to visit other area attractions visit http://www.mintjuleptours.com
The host committee has planned a very exciting Opening Reception on the evening of Friday, September 20. We will visit Churchill Downs for a night of "Unbridled Spirit." As you likely know, Churchill Downs has been home to the Kentucky Derby since 1875. We will be entertained on Millionaires' Row.
As an added treat, September 20 is a race day Churchill Downs. We will take buses from Galt House in the late afternoon in time for everyone to see at least the final race of the day. And yes, ladies, you may wear a hat if you like! You will not want to miss this special event.
There's many other events planned including a purse party, a fashion show luncheon featuring female state legislators as models, 5 educational seminars and a leadership school plus more!
We will host a hospitality table at the Galt House to welcome you and provide you with information, and some of our ladies are planning a wonderful hospitality suite event. In addition, several fun activities are planned for the young women serving as pages, including a riverboat ride and a tour of the Louisville Slugger Museum.
We look forward to your visit!
For more information CLICK HERE
Friday, April 12, 2013
Spring Board in Martinsburg, W.Va.
West Virginia Federation of Republican Women Lady Ambassadors - 2013
West Virginia Federation of Republican Women Executive Committee
Michelle Bekkering, Director of Women's Democracy Network
Michelle Bekkering
Kristen Soltis Anderson, Vice President of the Winston Group
Putnam County Republican Women
Gateway Republican Women
Gateway, Jackson County & Putnam County Republican Women
Fayette County & Gateway Republican Women
Gateway & Kanawha County Republican Women
Wood County Republican women
Huntington Cabell Republican Women
Lynn Staton, GWR & Conrad Lucas, W.V. GOP Chair
Betty DeHaven with Gateway Republican Women's scrapbook
Silent Auction Baskets from Clubs
Republican Women from each border of this great state traveled to our beautiful Eastern Panhandle, specifically to Martinsburg, W.Va. to attend the West Virginia Federation of Republican Women's Spring Board on April 6, 2013.
The event began with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag, but was followed by the Pledge to the West Virginia Flag, which was something new! W.V.F.R.W. President, Gladys Lemley, recognized all Club Presidents present as well as Past Presidents, including Mary Ann Osborne, W.V.F.R.W. Past President. Past-President pins were given to those present.
Gateway Republican Women hosted the event and their President, Karen Evans "welcomed" everyone followed by the Roll Call by Ronda Falk, 1st Vice President. The business of the day was conducted which included the minutes, treasurer's report, election of W.V.F.R.W. Treasurer as well as selecting State Delegates to the N.F.R.W. 37th Biennial Convention in Louisville, KY on September 20-22, 2013. Discussion was had on hosting a N.F.R.W. District 8 meeting, conducting a Campaign Management School, adopting 3 N.F.R.W. Resolutions which can be found HERE (click on "New Resolutions" left-side of page), selecting the W.V.F.R.W. Nominating Committee for the 2014-15 slate, selecting the Elections Committee to oversee the W.V.F.R.W. Election of Officers at the upcoming 40th Biennial to be held on October 19th in Parkersburg, W.Va. and recognizing the 2013 Lady Ambassadors (pictured above).
Several speakers were planned for the event beginning with the Keynote speaker, Michelle Bekkering, Director of Women's Democracy Network, Kristen Soltis Anderson, Vice-President of the Wiston Group (introduced by WV GOP Chair, Conrad Lucas), and Special Guest, Patrick Morrisey, W.V. Attorney General. All the speakers were informative and energized us to keep up the good work we are doing to further conservative values in our state.
Lunch was a delicious buffet and was enjoyed during the speakers. A silent auction was held to raise funds for the W.V.F.R.W. treasury with baskets donated by each club, which contained items unique to their part of West Virginia. A good time was had by all and a big "Thank you" to Gateway Republican Women for their hospitality. Be sure to mark your calendars now and plan to attend the W.V.F.R.W. 40TH BIENNIAL on October 19, 2013 and stay tuned to the blog for more details.